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Evaluation of Ground Water Resources in Mymensingh Sadar Upazilla, Bangladesh

Zobayer Ali Basunia, M. A. Hossain, Abu Sayed, Mohammad Ali & G. M. Abdur Rahman · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

A study was conducted to make an overall assessment of aquifer, groundwater resources, and its optimum utilization as well as the potentiality of groundwater abstraction in Mymensingh sadar upazilla. The subsurface lithology was investigated from the collected data of twelve bore...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/20636

Poverty and Stochastic Dominance Comparison Using Educational Status of Crude Oil Polluted Crop Farms in Rivers State, Nigeria

Ojimba, Thankgod Peter, Vincent O. Okoruwa & Bola T. Omonona · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

This study focused on poverty and stochastic dominance comparisons using educational factors in crude oil polluted and non-polluted crop farmer households in Rivers State, Nigeria. Data were collected using multistage sampling technique, via 296 questionnaires from crop farmers i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/19584

Estimation of Annual Industrial Wood Production Level in Forestry Operations with the Artificial Neural Network

Atilla Atik & Fürüzan Aslan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Numerous methods have been developed for estimating the production levels of forestry operations. Although these methods are classified in different ways in literature, they are fundamentally divided into two methods i.e. the quantitative and the qualitative method. In estimation...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/20028

Why the Persistent Increase in Ghana’s Rice Imports? Prescriptions for Future Rice Policy

David Boansi & Rita Mawuena Favour · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Prompted by the persistent increase in rice imports (and the implications thereof) amidst implementation of various import reduction policies and strategies in Ghana, this study sourced assessment of the plausible determinants of volume and value of rice imports in Ghana. Use was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/18834

Estimating Supply and Demand Functions for Dairy Cows Milk Production

Mohammad Altarawneh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The aim of this study was to estimate supply and demand functions for dairy cows milk production and to suggest recommendations to overcome problems related to the supply and demand of milk. A sample of 90 respondents was selected from Ad Dulay area. Multiple regression technique...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/19662

Availability and Utilization of Crop by-products as Livestock Feeds for Small Ruminants in Khana Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria

G. A. Kalio, S. Emeya & B. B. Okafor · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

A survey was conducted to investigate the availability and utilization of crop by-products as livestock feeds for small ruminants in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. One hundred and fifty copies of structured questionnaire were administered to crop (40.00%),...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/16203

Large Scale Foreign Land Deals and Agricultural Trade in Africa

Adeyemi A. Ogundipe, Opeyemi Akinyemi & Oluwatomisin M. Ogundipe · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

This study investigates the implications of foreign land deals in Africa especially with regard to agricultural trade. It is motivated essentially by large scale foreign land deals in Africa, Latin America, Central Asia and Southeast Asia. The empirical model adopted is based on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/13231

Impacts of Climate Variability on Wetland and Fishing Households in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria

V. A. Solomon, G. I. Okoro, G. S. Umoh, E. J. Udoh, G. E. Edet, C. A. Uwem, N. E. Bassey & O. D. Akpan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The study assessed the impacts of climate variability on wetland and fishing households in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria. Three hundred and twenty four respondents were selected using multi-stage sampling technique. Primary data were collected using questionnaire, in-depth inte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/19360

Assessment of Farmer’s Awareness on the Safety and Health Implications on the Use of Agrochemicals: A Case Study of Afife Rice Farm in Ghana

M. Nyatuame & F. Ampiaw · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Introduction: The quest to meet the food demand of people and the low food productivity in Ghanaian agriculture has necessitated the use of agrochemicals massively by small scale farmers. This study examined the farmer’s awareness of the health and safety implications of massive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/19594

Livestock Farming for Employment Generation in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria

F. E. Nlerum & O. J. Owen · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Aims:   The aims of the study determined the current socio-economic characteristics of livestock farmers, identified the types of livestocks reared in the area, identified the sources of extension information to livestock farmers, ascertained the kind of technologies provided by...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/19060

Effects of the Agro-net Technology on Financial Profitability of Cabbage and Pepper Production in Benin

Lauriane S. Yehouenou & Barthélemy G. Honfoga · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Aims: Chemical pesticides have been the main option for pest control adopted so far by vegetable growers in Benin, in spite of the health risks involved. In order to reduce such risks, researchers developed insect nets (agro-net technology), as a means of physical pest control. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/18889

Resource Use Efficiency in Sugarcane Production in Kaduna State, Nigeria: An Application of Stochastic Frontier Production Function

M. Sulaiman, Z. Abdulsalam, M. A. Damisa & F. Siewe · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Aims: The aim of the study is twofold; to determine how the resource inputs were efficiently used and describe how socio-economic characteristics of sugarcane farmers affected the efficiency of sugarcane producers in Kaduna state. Study Design: Primary data were collected for thi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/18630

Processes of Development as Reflected in Land Use Characteristics of Agricultural Cooperatives in Israel, 1921-1991: A Case Study of the Moshav vs. the Kibbutz

Yoav Gal, Roni Gal & Efrat Hadas · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The structure and function of the family farm in Israel might become a central theme in discussions on the question of food security in 2050. Therefore, a discussion of the future organizational structure for agricultural production required is an important issue. The purpose of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/19189

Supply Responsiveness of Nigerian Fisheries to Price and Policy Factors from 1971-2010

U. Onuche, G. A. Abu, P. I. Ater & T. A. Ameh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

In this study the long run and short run supply responsiveness of Nigerian fisheries sector to price and policy variables for the 1971 to 2010 period were estimated using the bounds testing approach to cointegration. The goal was to present policy makers with empirical evidence o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/17086

Profitability of Sugarcane Production and Its Contribution to Farm Income of Farmers in Kaduna State, Nigeria

M. Sulaiman, Z. Abdulsalam & M. A. Damisa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Aims: Aims of the study were to determine how profitable is sugarcane production and its contribution to farm income of farmers in Kaduna state. Study Design: Primary data were collected for this study from sugarcane farmers through the use of well structured questionnaires. Plac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/18987